Philip Newton, Non-executive, 61
Chairman of Remuneration Committee

Philip is the former CEO of Merchant Retail Group plc, owners of The Perfume Shop, a 150 store chain that he developed from its beginnings. He is Chairman of Windsor Vehicle Leasing Ltd, a vehicle finance and fleet management company, and Cornish Kitchen, a fast food retail business with 20 stores. His early career was in the District Valuer's Office and then the property development industry. Philip was appointed as a director of the Company in 2006.